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bowl of Chinese Egg Drop soup

Egg Drop Soup Recipe

Egg Drop Soup is a classic, comforting bowl of deliciousness that only takes 15 minutes to make. Grab some eggs and let's go!
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • large pot
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric optional, for color and because it's good for you
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch mixed with a bit of water
  • 6 eggs
  • 1½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the broth to a large pot and bring to a simmer. Add the ginger, turmeric, and granulated garlic. Everyone's broth will be different as far as salt levels. Taste the broth and determine if you need to add any.
  • In a separate bowl, add a little water to the cornstarch and whisk until it's combined. Pour the slurry into the simmering broth.
  • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. With a fork or chop sticks, slowly stir the broth in a circular motion and add the egg. The faster you stir, the smaller the egg ribbons will be. The slower you stir, the longer the ribbons.
  • Once the egg is cooked, stir in the sesame oil.
  • Garnish with green onion tops and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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